is known to be the 12th populous city of Pakistan. Famous all over the world for producing top of the line surgical products and sports good, Sialkot has successfully been bringing in tourists as well as contributing to the country’s overall GDP. Being a Pakistani, it is essential to realize that while it is okay to travel abroad and go to different places every time, it is equally important to know what your country holds and is famous for.

Like other small cities, Sialkot has contributed a lot to the Pakistan’s economy and has a lot to offer than is perceived. Listed below are the reason why one should travel to Sialkot at least once in their life.

Birthplace of The Great Poet- Allama Iqbal Sialkot is famously known for being the birthplace of the Allama Iqbal. He is known worldwide for his poetry, coming up with the two-nation theory and the conception of Pakistan. Being related to Pakistan directly, people are often fascinated when they get to visit the birthplace of such famous personalities.

The Clock Tower The Sialkot Clock Tower is in Saddar Bazar. It acts like a giant pin, holding the crazy and bustling streets of the main city and the well–planned, relatively tranquil portions of the cantonment area together. World’s Soccer Headquarter Sialkot is famous for producing the world’s 70% of the soccer balls amounting to 40 to 60 billion balls annually.

With the balls being hand sewn, the industry is at large. While visiting Sialkot, it is a must for one to visit the factory where people hand sew the footballs that are then used in the Fifa World cup, like in 2014.

Marala Headworks Situated on River Chenab, Marala Headworks is a large hydro-engineering project, used for controlling water flow and for flood control in the River Chenab.

It has open water scenes and a bridge where one can take a stroll. One can have a change from the hustle and bustle of the city and find numbers of visitors on holidays enjoying with families and spending day along river-side.

It’s a good picnic spot for the locals and those who are visiting. Jinnah Stadium Cricket is one of the famous sports played all over the world and Pakistani team is known as one of the best. Sialkot’s Jinnah Stadium was famous for hosting many international matches. Visiting these sights, we can vouch that every city has something or the other to offer.

Sialkot’s Jinnah Stadium was famous for hosting many international matches. Visiting these sights, we can vouch that every city has something or the other to offer. Surgical industry Along with the top-class soccer balls, Sialkot is also famous for producing top class surgical instruments that are distributed all over Pakistan as well as exported on an international scale.

An industry that is flourishing and has been for a long period of time, it is a given that this city has a lot more to offer than just tourist sights. Taking a step further, it is essential to realize that every city has a lot to offer, and being a citizen of this country, it is up to us to recognize what the city is offering and what it is all known for.